Patient Care Associate I (prn/temporary) - Metabolism Diabetes Center
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Basic life support certification within one month
Patient communication and education
Blood collection and specimen handling
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Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Patient Care Associate I for their Metabolism Diabetes Center. This temporary position involves performing administrative and clinical duties under the direction of licensed healthcare professionals, including scheduling appointments, taking vital signs, and preparing patients for examinations.
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Job Summary
This role performs select administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a licensed healthcare professional in a Metabolism Diabetes Center.
Responsibilities include interviewing patients, collecting blood specimens, measuring vital signs, and preparing treatment rooms for examinations.
Candidates must obtain Basic Life Support certification from an organization with a skills assessment component within one month of hire.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Patient Care Associate I for their Metabolism Diabetes Center. This temporary position involves performing administrative and clinical duties under the direction of licensed healthcare professionals, including scheduling appointments, taking vital signs, and preparing patients for examinations.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Basic Life Support certification within one month
Patient communication and education
Blood collection and specimen handling
Medical record maintenance and coding
Sterilization of equipment and rooms
Nice-to-have
Medical assistant school training
Some college education preferred
Experience in diabetes or metabolism care
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support certification (with skills assessment)